Malaysia’s Unemployment Rate Eases to 2.9% as Hiring Momentum Holds
Malaysia’s unemployment rate fell to 2.9% in August as employment reached 16.87 million and labour-force participation edged up to 71.0%.
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Ringgit Edges Higher as Budget 2027 Reinforces Malaysia’s Fiscal Path
The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar after Budget 2027 set a 3.3% deficit target, although oil and global rate risks remain influential.
Consumer Stocks Emerge as Budget 2027 Winners as Malaysia Puts More Money in Households’ Hands
Consumer stocks are emerging as potential Budget 2027 winners as Malaysia increases household assistance, cuts selected taxes and raises the minimum wage.
Budget 2027 Expands Social Support While Malaysia Keeps Fiscal Discipline in View
Budget 2027 expands household assistance, small-retailer participation and tax relief while maintaining deficit and debt-reduction targets.
SC Says Budget 2027 Measures Will Deepen Malaysia’s Capital Market and Regional Reach
The Securities Commission Malaysia says Budget 2027 measures will strengthen regional listings, sustainable finance, wealth management and alternative capital for MSMEs.
Hong Leong Bank’s Budget 2027 Response Puts 5% Growth View Against Fiscal and Delivery Tests
Hong Leong Bank’s Budget response links its 5.0% growth forecast with domestic demand, fiscal discipline and practical support for households and SMEs.
Budget 2027: Malaysia Unveils RM459.8 Billion Federal Spending Plan as Broader Investment Push Hits RM510 Billion
Malaysia has unveiled RM459.8 billion in Federal Government expenditure under Budget 2027, alongside a broader RM510 billion expenditure and investment programme.
Malaysia’s August Industrial Output Rises 5% as Electronics Strengthen Manufacturing
Malaysia's industrial output rose 5.0% in August as manufacturing and electricity gains outweighed a steep mining contraction.
Malaysia Targets 4.2% to 5.2% Growth in 2027 as Budget Spending Reaches RM459.8 Billion
Malaysia expects GDP growth of 4.2% to 5.2% in 2027 alongside RM459.8 billion of federal expenditure.
SSM Extends Compound Relief as Malaysia Pushes Companies Back into Compliance
Malaysia's corporate regulator has extended eligible compound reductions to year-end, but companies must still complete remedial action.